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Cornflower

#6688CC

Cornflower is a cool light color with the hex code #6688CC. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 102, 136, 204 in digital design or CMYK 50%, 33%, 0%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cornflower Color Values

HEX
#6688CC
RGB
102, 136, 204
HSL
220°, 50%, 60%
CMYK
50, 33, 0, 20

About this color

Cornflower sits at 220° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 50% saturation and 60% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Cornflower work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Cornflower in print, the CMYK breakdown of 50%, 33%, 0%, 20% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Cornflower

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #6688CC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 102, 136, 204;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#6688CC',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 50%
M: 33%
Y: 0%
K: 20%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(102, 136, 204)
rgba(102, 136, 204, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6688CC?
#6688CC is Cornflower, a cool light color with RGB values of 102, 136, 204. It has a hue of 220°, 50% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #6688CC?
The RGB color code for #6688CC is rgb(102, 136, 204). This means it contains 102 red, 136 green, and 204 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cornflower a warm or cool color?
Cornflower (#6688CC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #6688CC in CSS?
You can use #6688CC in CSS with: background-color: #6688CC; or color: #6688CC; or as an RGB value: rgb(102, 136, 204). For print design, use CMYK: 50%, 33%, 0%, 20%.